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The Chamber of Deputies approved the gender identity law: now it goes to the Senate
With 68 votes in favor and 35 against, it will now proceed to its third reading in the Senate.
Tucumán: A young trans woman and her great-aunt were murdered
The investigation is being conducted under the charge of double homicide with aggravating circumstances. “We found that there was a previous complaint filed against the accused, which already included a restraining order.”
#HIV Organizations will mobilize in front of the Ministry of Health due to drug shortages
The National Front for the Health of People with HIV—comprised of more than 50 organizations from across the country—is on alert and has called for an open assembly this Friday, January 26, at 2:00 p.m. in front of the National Ministry of Health (Av. 9 de Julio and Moreno) to demand better healthcare and the availability of all treatments for people living with HIV. This is the second time in just over a year that this situation has arisen.
Brazil allows students to use their self-identified name in schools
A resolution from Brazil's Ministry of Education, ratified on Wednesday, January 17, authorizes the use of chosen names by transgender and transvestite individuals in school records for basic education. With their identification, those over 18 can request that their enrollment in educational institutions be done using their chosen name. In the case of students under 18, the request must be submitted by their parents or legal guardians.
#CHILE A psychiatric center is denounced for offering “sexual orientation treatment”
The Movement for Homosexual Integration and Liberation (Movilh) denounced a medical center in the city of Maipú for offering psychological and psychiatric guidance to reverse homosexuality, a practice rejected by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Mia Fedra, the first trans tennis player: “I was discriminated against more in school than in tennis”
In her teens, she abandoned a potential professional tennis career to begin her transition. A few years ago, she decided to return to playing and is now ranked fourth in the Argentine Tennis Association in her category. Now she wants to compete internationally.
#India A gay prince opens his palace as a refuge for LGBT people
Manvendra Singh Gohil publicly came out as gay in 2006 and was disinherited by his family. Since then, he has championed LGBTQ+ rights and opened his palace as a refuge for LGBT people. His activism led to a review of the article in the Penal Code that criminalizes homosexuality.
#LivingWithHIV: My Child and I #8 The Dangers of Activism
Script: Lucas Gutiérrez Drawings: Jon Amarillo
The cooperative hair salon "Las Charapas", a trans employment project, has closed.
"Las Charapas" was a cooperative project that gave work to 10 trans girls who bet on that job to leave prostitution.
“Tevez, nobody learns from being slapped around: we, a large number of beaten-up faggots, are telling you this.”
Gym time, soccer school, all the "little friends" with their soccer cleats and me, the only one with yellow, red and green sneakers